FAST Labs - Software Engineer - Early Career Levels - Secret
BAE Systems· Defense & Space· Oct 23, 2026 · 4d ago
Merrimack, New Hampshire
In office
Full-time
Mid
$79K–$135K
Job description
Job Description Thank you for your interest in BAE Systems! We are hiring software engineers at all experience levels to grow our FAST Labs™ team.
These positions will be located at our Merrimack, New Hampshire location. If your background and skillset align with our hiring needs, we will be in touch with next steps. If selected for an interview, we will discuss specific opportunities that match your interests and skillset with the hiring team. For candidates who are not local to the Merrimack, NH area, virtual interviews will be accommodated.
If you are a technologist who loves to design, write, integrate, and test cutting edge software based around challenging algorithms, platforms, and environments, this is the career opportunity for you. The FAST Labs business area is the innovative research and development engine within the Electronic Systems Sector of BAE Systems. We are a fast-paced environment, creating prototype, proof of concept, and low volume product with minimal process and documentation requirements. FAST Labs is an environment where smart people are allowed to run fast.
Sitting at the heart of BAE Systems Electronic Systems (ES), FAST Labs defines the next generation of technology across ES’s defense and commercial portfolios. We seek to turn groundbreaking research into real-life impact for our customers, as we develop advanced capabilities in advanced electronics, sensors and processing, AI, autonomy, RF, EO/IR, cyber, microelectronics, and more. We value internal and external partnerships and collaborate across a broad innovation ecosystem that includes DoD/IC/OGA labs and research teams, universities, small businesses and venture firms/accelerators – all in service of developing advanced technologies to enable our nation’s warfighting mission needs.
As a key member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge software projects, collaborating with others to design, develop, and implement innovative software solutions. Your work will involve: • Collaborating with cross-functional teams: Work closely with senior engineers, customers, and other stakeholders to develop and implement software solutions that meet customer needs.
• Developing software applications: Design, develop, test, and integrate software applications in languages such as C++, Python, and MATLAB, utilizing various technologies such as Cloud Native Technologies (e.g., Kubernetes, Harbor, Helm) and real-time operating systems (RTOS).
• Driving agile development processes: Participate in agile development processes, contributing to the team's success and ensuring timely delivery of high-quality software solutions.
• Interfacing with hardware devices: Develop software solutions that interface with hardware devices such as FPGAs, GPUs, and embedded SoCs, utilizing protocols such as UART, I2C, SPI, and CAN.
• Applying DevSecOps and CI/CD practices: Ensure the security and integrity of software solutions by applying DevSecOps principles, Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD), and automated release management.
• Utilizing containerization and cloud technologies: Develop software solutions utilizing containerization (e.g., Podman/Docker) and cloud technologies, ensuring scalability, reliability, and efficiency.
• Developing software for RF, Radar, EO/IR, Electronic Warfare, or Software Defined Radio systems: Design, develop, and test software applications for systems related to RF, Radar, EO/IR, Electronic Warfare, or Software Defined Radio, including signal processing, data analysis, and system control.
Because of the need for consistent, in-person collaboration and secure access to sensitive information, this role will be performed full-time on site . This means work will be conducted on location at a BAE Systems facility 100% of the time. Required Education, Experience, & Skills • Active Secret DoW clearance with ability to obtain Top Secret clearance
• Bachelor's Degree in computer science, computer engineering, or a related technical field
• Experience with Object Oriented design, development practices, and implementation in C++11 (or later)
• Experience developing for and operating in a Linux Environment
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills • Master's Degree in computer science, computer engineering, or a related technical field
• MATLAB Experience is a plus
• Development experience with Python
• General Purpose Graphical Processing Unit (GPU) OPENCL or CUDA development experience is highly desired
• Experience in a rapid prototype environment
• Real-time, embedded, multi-threaded, low latency development and/or Linux application development
• Active Top Secret DoW clearance
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $79365 - $134921
Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.
Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
About BAE Systems, Inc. BAE Systems, Inc. is a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support.
Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters.
This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.
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